Private Lessons and Behavioural Consultations

Private lessons are one-on-one training for you and your dog. I come to your home and work with you and your dog to teach good manners or resolve problem behaviours.

New Puppy? Consider our Puppy Package. The puppy pre-school that comes to you.

About Private Lessons

  • I focus on your specific requirements and customise each lesson to you and your dog's needs.
  • I'll take a detailed history of your dog's past and present issues.
  • I'll give you a written Training Plan.
  • I'll give you printed handouts to help you practice.
  • Working at your home is a big advantage because your dog isn't distracted by being in a new location with other dogs and people.
  • If your dog's issues occur in a particular location, such as in a public place, I can meet you there.

I Can Help With These Training Issues

  • walk on lead without pulling
  • come when called
  • greet people politely without jumping
  • safety with dogs and children
  • go to dog bed
  • basic skills: sit, stand, drop, stay, give, leave it
  • basic dog care: nutrition, vaccinations, parasites, grooming, health check
  • house training
  • crate training
  • fun tricks
  • new puppy training, socialisation, housetraining, etc (also refer to Puppy Package)
  • preparing your dog to be a Delta Therapy Dog
  • many more

I Can Help With These Behavioural Issues

  • barking
  • growling at or nipping family members
  • resource guarding such as defending food, bones, toys or people
  • digging, chewing and other destructive behaviours
  • fearful reactions to people and particular objects (lawn mower, skate boards, etc)
  • not getting along with other animals or people in your household
  • keeping the peace in your multi-dog household
  • choosing a puppy, dog or breed to suit your lifestyle
  • introducing a new puppy or dog into your home
  • helping your rescue dog overcome his or her past and adjust to living in your home

I Cannot Help With These Behavioural Issues

If you contact me I will be happy to refer you to a specialist trainer if you need help with the following issues:

  • separation anxiety
  • reactivity (lunging, barking, pulling towards dogs or people in a threatening manner)

Why Choose Private Lessons?

There are many reasons why private lessons or behavioural consultations would be suitable for you and your dog:

  • Your dog has behavioural issues that aren't covered in a group class.
  • You have specific skills that you want to teach your dog that aren't taught in class.
  • Your dog is not comfortable near other dogs.
  • Private lessons are a more efficient use of your time because you and your dog get individual attention and can learn more in a shorter period of time.
  • Your dog's issues only occur in a particular place such as in one room of your house or at the local park.
  • Your schedule doesn't allow you to attend classes.
  • You have health or physical limitations that make it hard to attend classes.
  • You appreciate the convenience of lessons at home instead of driving to classes.
  • There are no suitable classes near you.

Cost

Private lessons are $100 for the first lesson and $75 for any additional lessons. All lessons are one hour.

Four Lesson Package:
Four private lessons for $300. Savings of $25. All four lessons must be paid for at the start.

If you have a new puppy or are considering getting one consider our Puppy Package.

Lesson Times

I'm available for private lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Lesson appointments can start any time between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Lessons should be approximatley one to two weeks apart. I come to your home or we meet in a park.

You can check my available appointment dates and times on my Calendar.

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Refer to my Service Area page for details of where I can travel to conduct training.

How to Enrol

To inquire about private lessons, please fill in our Contact form.
Terms and Conditions.

Preparing for Our Appointment

Before our first appointment I'll email a Client Profile form to you to fill in and email it back to me. Learning about your dog in advance will save time in the lesson and help me to prepare your unique Training Plan.

Please have ready for each lesson:

  • Two cups of real meat that your dog loves, cut into small chick pea sized pieces. Not commercial dog treats. You can reduce the amount of calories in your dog's regular meals by the amount used in training.
  • A bum bag or dog treat bag to carry the treats because we'll be moving around. (I sell them if you need one).
  • Your dog should be wearing a regular flat collar (leather or fabric). No choker chains please.
  • If you have a harness it would be great if he is wearing that too, but this is optional. I sell pull-reducing harnesses if you're interested.
  • Cash payment for the lesson. Alternatively, you can pay by funds transfer or Paypal before the lesson if you prefer.






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